# Installing EmuElec on S905x3 Android TV Box (Tanix TX3)
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 EmuElec Download
2. Download Balena Etcher Download
3. Run Balena Etcher
4. Burn EmuElec image to microSD card
5. Open the microSD card in Explorer and navigate to the /device_trees directory
6. Locate the .dtb file name that corresponds to target Amlogic processor and copy it to the root of the microSD card
7. Rename the copied .dtb file dtb.img
8. Safely remove microSD and re-insert
9. 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
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