# Installing Lakka on S912 Android TV Box
Author: i12bretro
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## Things You Will Need

- A microSD card at least 4 GB https://amzn.to/36CpShC | https://amzn.to/3CXJngt | https://amzn.to/3JqyxSP

## Downloads and Flashing to MicroSD

1. Download Lakka Download | Alternate
2. Download Balena Etcher Download
3. Run Balena Etcher
4. Burn Lakka image to microSD card
5. Safely remove microSD and re-insert
6. Ignore/close the Windows dialogs to format the inserted microSD card

## Booting to Lakka for the First Time

1. With an unfolded paperclip, press the reset button hidden inside the 3.5mm AV port
2. While holding the reset button, plug the power adapter into the Android TV box
3. You should see the Lakka splash screen

Special thanks to the developers of Lakka for making this amazing software