This error typically appears during low-level firmware flashing or boot recovery on devices using Amlogic or Rockchip SoCs (e.g., Google Chromecast with Google TV, ONN Android TV boxes, Xiaomi Mi Box).
It originates from the BootROM – the first code executed by the CPU – and indicates a communication failure over UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter) between the host PC and the target device’s bootloader.
The phrase “STB” refers to Set-Top Box – common Android TV hardware.
“GET” is a boot protocol command (e.g., Amlogic USB Burning Tool expects GET handshake).
You need the correct driver state.
When you fix the error, the USB Burning Tool log will change from:
[20:34:12] Wait for get please check STB UART receive
to:
[20:34:15] HUB 1-1: Download DDR.USB
[20:34:18] HUB 1-1: Download UBOOT.USB
[20:34:22] HUB 1-1: Erase Flash... Q: Is this error fixable without UART
Q: Is this error fixable without UART?
A: Rarely. Some STBs have a USB recovery mode, but UART is the most reliable diagnostic method.
Q: Does “Google verified” mean my device is hacked?
A: No. It simply means the security check failed – often due to corruption, not malware. In many vendor BootROM implementations, "get" refers to
Q: Can a power surge cause this?
A: Yes. Brownouts during bootloader write operations are a leading cause.
Q: Why does the same error show on non-Android devices?
A: Some Linux-based routers and media players borrow Android’s boot flow, including the verified boot stub. In many vendor BootROM implementations
In many vendor BootROM implementations, "get" refers to a low-level command/state in a proprietary protocol where the host requests data from the device or initiates a data transfer to restore firmware. The BootROM prints "wait for get" to indicate it's ready to receive that host-initiated transfer.
