# Installing EmuElec on S905w Android TV Box (Tanix TX3 Mini)
Author: i12bretro
Keywords: Linux,Single Board Computer,SBC,Raspberry Pi Alternative,EmuElec,S905w,Amlogic,Tanix,TX3 Mini,How To,Tutorial,i12bretro

## 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 EmuElec Download
2. Download Balena Etcher Download
3. Run Balena Etcher
4. Burn EmuElec 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 EmuElec 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 EmuElec splash screen
4. Setup Your Controller
5. Game

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