7.0.2.009 (2016-11-06)
Source code: GitHub - kszaq/LibreELEC.tv at 7.0.2.009
Kernel source code: GitHub - kszaq/linux-amlogic-le at ffa3f8ce0d0e00a4549df13a0f65eab6112db1e7
Downloads: 7.0.2.009
Further development builds available at: devel
Important: read this post first: LibreELEC
Important: please read Updating section below!
Changelog:
- kernel updated from latest LibreELEC Amlogic sources and cleaned up a bit, enabled 3D in kernel config
- fixed IR remote key code replacement script (e.g. remote button not working)
- reworked Kodi patches for demux buffering: vq stays high, high bitrate videos still able to play
- simplified updater-script for less errors when installing to internal memory in recovery
- added some GLES memory leak fixes from SPMC
- updated 4K scaling patches from LibreELEC master branch
- fixed analog audio for S905X
- allowed updating from any *.dtb file
- increased dynamic_buf_margin to fix playback of some HEVC clips
- switched to updated drivers for RTL8192EU and RTL8812AU (thanks to CGarces)
- updated AP6212 and added AP6212a firmware
- added experimental support for Aigaile WiFi
Known issues:
- Drivers for Aigaile WiFi need to be loaded in autostart.sh by adding the following lines:Code
insmod /lib/modules/qca9377-aml/compat.ko mount -o bind /lib/modules/qca9377-aml/cfg80211.ko /lib/modules/3.14.29/kernel/net/wireless/cfg80211.ko mount -o bind /lib/modules/qca9377-aml/wlan.ko /lib/modules/3.14.29/kernel/drivers/amlogic/wifi/bcmdhd/dhd.ko - Opening some high bitrate HEVC files/streams may lead to system lock - this is a bug in Amlogic hardware decoder memory allocation code.
- If you use S905X device with TV without HDR support the screen will be darker than normal on boot. It goes back to normal after you start/stop a video.
- Some clicks/pops can appear when no audio is playing.
- Built-in DVB tuners are not supported.
- Suspend doesn't work most of the times. Temporary solution: use poweroff.
- Temperature reading not available.
- Jerky playback of some 29.97fps videos and some Live TV channels (Amlogic HW decoder bug).
- CEC might not work when your box has incomplatible u-boot or your TV is not that well supported by Amlogic low-level CEC driver.
- DVB support is experimental, some USB DVB tuners don't work at all
- Lots of other things that I did not notice.
How to install
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I strongly recommend trying running this release from SD card/USB drive before installing to internal memory!
If you have WeTek Hub, you don't need to use toothpick method: update to latest Android version and make use of dual-boot feature!
How to choose a device tree:
You can download device trees blobs (images) from device_trees
Important: Do not use device trees from previous build! You also cannot use device tree from Android firmware as in 99% cases it won't work.
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S905: First look for device tree with your box name in it. In case there is no such image, download generic one. Device trees for S905 boxes start with gxbb.
- example: for a box with 2GB of RAM and 100Mbit Ethernet, you should download gxbb_p200_2G_100M.dtb
- example: for boxes with Gigabit Ethernet download gxbb_p200_1Gbit.dtb
- for boxes with Realtek WiFi (e.g. K1 Plus or K2 Pro) download device tree with RealtekWiFi in name
- S905X: Device trees for these boxes start with gxl. You can leave a tree that is already present on SD card (fresh install only) or choose one according to your RAM amount.
SD card/USB drive:
Note: only 1 USB port is able to boot the box. You have to try them all. Some boxes are unable to boot from USB drive.
- Look at the beggining of this post and find Downloads link. Download file with img.gz extension.
- Burn the downloaded file to SD card or USB drive using Rufus. Alternatively you can use LE tool but remember that you have to download the image manually: Installation - LibreELEC
- After this you will see that drive capacity is 512MB. This is OK as there is a second (hidden) partition on the drive for LE userdata!
- Download a device tree, rename it to dtb.img and copy it to main folder of SD card/USB drive - replace the one that's already there.
- To boot the system for the first time you have to use one of the following:
- toothpick method: disconnect the power supply, insert card/drive, use a toothpick to push reset button and connect the power while holding the button. Wait until LibreELEC logo appears and release the button.
- recovery method: boot into Android, insert card/thumb drive and choose Reboot to recovery. Your box should boot into LibreELEC.
- recovery method (take 2nd variant): if you have "Update" app pre-installed open it, insert SD card with LE/connect USB drive, and choose any ZIP file in the app for update. Your box should reboot to LE.
Internal memory (NAND/eMMC):
Recommended way: run LE from SD card first. If it runs fine, connect to your box over SSH, execute installtointernal command and follow on-screen instructions. This command wipes SYSTEM and DATA partition!
CAUTION: If your box has a non-standard partition layout, you will see an error when trying to boot from internal memory for the first time. To solve it, you need to boot one more time from SD card and run installtointernal again.
Alternative way of installing via recovery (not recommended):
(This step is not needed when you have Android on internal memory) Download Android firmware for your box - you should get it from manufacturer or seller - and extract 2 files: recovery.img and dtb.img to your SD card.Download zip file from LibreELEC release folder.Unpack downloaded file to SD card/USB drive - you should now have 5 files on your card: aml_autoscript, factory_update_param.aml, a zip file with an update, dtb.img and recovery.img.Download a device tree for your box, rename downloaded file to ledtb.img and copy it to main folder of SD card.Insert SD card to your box and use "toothpick" method to install it. Alternatively you can boot into Android Recovery and install it manually.
To boot into recovery after installing LE to internal memory use this procedure:
- prepare a clean, FAT32-formatted SD card or USB drive
- copy recovery.img and dtb.img from your Android firmware to SD card (don't use dtb.img for LE!)
- use "toothpick" method to boot from SD card/USB drive
Updating
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Update by downloading img.gz to Update folder. You should also download a new device tree, and put in Update folder with an update file. You should have both files in Update folder before rebooting.
HOW TO:Update LibreELEC - LibreELEC
CAUTION:
- If you use a device tree from a previous build, you will experience audio stuttering issues and no passthrough.
- If you have a device with non-standard partition layout and have LE installed to internal memory, you have to perform a clean install.
FAQ
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Q: My remote control does not work, what can I do?
A: Grab remote.conf file from Android firmware (it's available in /system/etc) and copy it to Configuration folder: /storage/.config over SSH or \\your_box_IP\Configuration using Windows shares. You can also put that file to main folder of your SD card. You may need to remap some buttons.
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