Amlogic S805 Android 7 Hot

Troubleshooting Your Amlogic S805 TV Box on Android 7 (Nougat) Amlogic S805

• Amlogic S805: 15
• Android 7.0: 12
• Android 7: 8
• Amlogic: 5
• S805: 4

While official Android 7 builds for the S805 are virtually non-existent due to the hardware's 32-bit limitations and 1GB RAM, some "ported" versions exist in community forums. Be aware that these often have bugs with Wi-Fi or video acceleration. Recommended Alternatives amlogic s805 android 7 hot

• A tiny, undersized heatsink (often glued with thermal tape, not paste)
• No active cooling (no fan)
• No thermal throttling mechanism built into the Chinese firmware.

1. The Thermal StruggleAndroid 7 includes "Doze" and better app standby, which should help, but the initial setup and background syncing can spike your CPU usage to 100%. Troubleshooting Your Amlogic S805 TV Box on Android

2. Firmware RealitiesMost "Android 7" ROMs for the S805 are community-made ports. They often lack proper hardware acceleration for the Mali-450 GPU, forcing the CPU to do all the heavy lifting. Amlogic S805: 15 Android 7

2. Why is Your Amlogic S805 Running So Hot?

Let’s diagnose the actual causes behind the symptom “hot.”

1. Remove the cheap heatsink. Clean off the thermal tape with alcohol.
2. Apply Arctic MX-4 thermal paste (or any non-conductive paste).
3. Add copper shims (0.5mm or 1mm) between the CPU die and the heatsink to improve contact.
4. Drill small ventilation holes in the top and bottom plastic case (or remove the top lid entirely).
5. Attach a 40mm 5V silent fan powered by the USB port. Position it to exhaust hot air out.