# Installing Lakka on S905x3 Android TV Box (Tanix TX3)
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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. Open the microSD card in Explorer and navigate to the /dtb directory
6. Locate the .dtb file name that corresponds to target Amlogic processor
7. Navigate up one directory and edit the uEnv.ini file
8. Update the dtb_name= line to point to the correct .dtb file in the /dtb directory
9. Safely remove microSD and re-insert
10. 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 on the bottom of the device
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