The Amlogic S805 chipset was a staple of budget Android TV boxes for years. While originally designed for Android 4.4 KitKat, the community has pushed it toward Android 7.1.2 Nougat. However, this upgrade often leads to significant thermal issues—making the device run "hot." Why the Amlogic S805 Runs Hot on Android 7

The Amlogic S805 is a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor that was widely used in various Android TV boxes, mini PCs, and other smart devices. It supports 4K video playback, making it a popular choice for media streaming devices. Despite its age, the S805 remains a capable chip for a range of applications, from media consumption to lightweight computing tasks.

In this comprehensive guide, we will unpack exactly why your S805 box is running hot, whether Android 7 is to blame, and—most importantly—how to cool it down and stabilize performance.

The Android 7 update for Amlogic S805 devices brings several key benefits, including:

Firmware & software fixes

Does Android 7 exist for S805?

| Aspect | Reality | |--------|---------| | | No official version. Faked versions are Android 5.1 with cosmetic changes. | | Does it run hot? | Yes, even with fake 7 – due to old 28 nm process, poor cooling, inefficient kernel. | | Can it be fixed? | Partially – better cooling, underclocking, or downgrading to real Android 5.1. | | Should you buy one? | Absolutely not. It’s obsolete, hot, and insecure. |

Quick diagnosis

Install a CPU tuner

(e.g., Kernel Adiutor – root required):

Quick Tip

🔥 : If you only use the device for media, consider switching from Android 7 to LibreELEC or CoreELEC . These Linux-based systems run much cooler than Android while providing a superior Kodi experience on old Amlogic hardware. The exact model of your TV box (e.g., MXQ, MK808B).