The MXQ Pro 4K is notorious for "fake" software reporting. While the box may claim to run Android 10, 11, or even 13, it frequently runs an older, modified version (like Android 7.1) with a skin to mimic newer OS versions. YouTube
The boot logo was strange. Not the usual "MXQ" or Google TV swirl. It was a single, flickering terminal prompt: RK3228A> safe_mode enforced. bypassing trustzone. mxq+pro+4k+rk3228a+firmware+download+best
If you want, I can:
The stock firmware, even the best one, is bloated. Do this immediately: The MXQ Pro 4K is notorious for "fake" software reporting
is an Android 8.1 "Avengers" ROM which is known to be much more fluid than stock. Not the usual "MXQ" or Google TV swirl
The MXQ Pro 4K with RK3228a comes in multiple motherboard revisions (e.g., V2.0, V2.1, V3.1, V5.0). Flashing the wrong firmware can kill Wi-Fi/BT or hard-brick the box.

The MXQ Pro 4K is notorious for "fake" software reporting. While the box may claim to run Android 10, 11, or even 13, it frequently runs an older, modified version (like Android 7.1) with a skin to mimic newer OS versions. YouTube
The boot logo was strange. Not the usual "MXQ" or Google TV swirl. It was a single, flickering terminal prompt: RK3228A> safe_mode enforced. bypassing trustzone.
If you want, I can:
The stock firmware, even the best one, is bloated. Do this immediately:
is an Android 8.1 "Avengers" ROM which is known to be much more fluid than stock.
The MXQ Pro 4K with RK3228a comes in multiple motherboard revisions (e.g., V2.0, V2.1, V3.1, V5.0). Flashing the wrong firmware can kill Wi-Fi/BT or hard-brick the box.