Instead of stock Android 7.1, users should consider community-maintained open-source firmware such as CoreELEC (Kodi-based Linux) or Amlogic's custom Android 9/ATV builds (e.g., from u219.hostedu or slimBOXtv ). These offer better performance, security updates, and active support forums. Stock Android 7.1 for this device is effectively a legacy, unsupported, and dangerous pursuit.