MINIX NEO X5: Firmware Installation Instructions

WARNING: Manually installing the firmware will erase all saved data,
content and settings on your MINIX NEO X5.

1. Download Firmware and unpack

2. Insert the adapter into the Minix Neo X5, and connect to the computer via OTG
port (don’t connect to PC USB 3.0 Port)
3. On the back is a small button called “RECOVER”. Press down gently using a paper
clip (you can feel a distinct resistance)
4. Turn on the device while holding the RECOVER button and release after 5 to 7
seconds
5. Now Windows will try to install the driver but will fail. In the Device Manager is
now an unknown device. Install the appropriate drivers from the “Driver” folder
manually (depending on your operating system 32/64 bit version)
6. Open the RKBatchTool… You should see a pink or green button. If it’s pink start
over from 2.-4.
7. If the dot is green, RKBatchTool has detected the X5 and you can select the .img
file from the firmware folder (neo_x5.img).
8. Press “Restore” (NOT: “Upgrade”!).
9. The Neo X5 will restart after the successful firmware upgrade. This takes
5-7min… Be patient
10. Completed.