Tmall Genie (天猫精灵) & Magic Box

Alibaba's smart internal ecosystem, including smart speakers (Tmall Genie) and Android-based set-top boxes (Magic Box).

Hardware Specifications

Tmall Genie Magic Box (OTT Box)

• CPU: Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53.
• RAM: 2GB DDR3.
• Storage: 8GB eMMC.
• GPU: ARM Mali-450.
• Resolution: Supports up to 4K (3840x2160).
• OS: Alibaba YunOS (Android compatible).

Tmall Genie X1 (Smart Speaker)

• CPU: MediaTek MT8516 (Quad-core ARM Cortex-A35 @ 1.3GHz).
• Wireless: WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0.
• Tech: Integrated with AliGenie AI assistant.

Flashing & Recovery Resources

• Tmall Box Flashing Guide (ZNDS)
• Unboxing and Teardown (SMZDM)

Common Recovery Steps

1. Hidden Reset Button: Often located inside the AV port. Use a toothpick to press it while connecting power.
2. Factory Reset: Enter Recovery mode to perform a "Wipe Data/Factory Reset".
3. Firmware Update: Can often be done via a USB drive in FAT32 format using the recovery menu.

Notes

Most Tmall devices are closed-ecosystem products. OpenWrt support is non-existent due to proprietary Alibaba/MediaTek components, but some set-top boxes can be flashed with standard Android TV firmwares.